British Library sought to acquire traitor Kim Philby’s archive, files reveal
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Newly released files show officials feared a backlash if a payment was made to the widow of the notorious double agent.
The British Library wanted to acquire the personal archive of the notorious double agent Kim Philby in a deal worth tens of thousands of pounds to his widow, according to newly released government files.